Hello all ! Just joined the forum as a new member. Currently own a BMW X5 but lusting after a Range Rover Sport. Have in mind a 2006 2.7 TDV6 HSE - fabulous car, driven it and fallen in love! I probably won't do any off-roading, but its a great car!
However, I'm a bit concerned about reports in the press, TV, etc, about the reliability of RR Sports and Land Rover in general.
So before I part with my dosh and my Beamer, any useful advice regarding reliability of these fabulous cars would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you all.

Hi,
I would say that the upsides far outway the downsides and unless you get a rogue the costs are worth it for the benefits gained.I've had a few problems,all resolved and as long as my sales don't plummet in the recession won't be considering anything else in February.
What I would say is buy well,preferably from an AD with a warranty.
Good luck. MY2011 HSE Santorini/Ivory/Piano Black/Privacy Glass/TV .Sadly gone.
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Hello Chris P,
Thanks for taking the time to reply to my first posting, and for your advice.
I've now test-driven 2 RRS's - both are 2006 2.7 TD HSE models, but one is 48K miles, black, non Land Rover dealer but very reputable, and the other 61K miles - Tonga Green - main Land Rover dealer.
Unsure at the moment whether to wait for one to come along with my ideal colour combination - black with ivory leather - or to go for the lower mileage model. (Higher road tax on this model)
I'll let you know when I officially become part of 'the club' and have bought the T shirt along with the car!

Thanks again.

Aitchtee
Swansea, S.Wales

Hi, I think reliability in cars in general is not what it used to be and that is with all brands, Have a look at this topic:

http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic18732.html RRS TDV8 HSE 2007- JAVA Black/Black interior,
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1968 Innocenti mini

Hi i am also a new member. i havent even picked my Range Rover sport 3.6 V8 TD HSE 2007 57 FSH one owner up yet, i did qite a bit of research before i put my money down, like you the reliability factor was an isue, i have gone for a two and a half year car so it has 6 month RR warranty remaining, then i intend to take out the 3 year warranty includeing break down assistance wich will cost for the 3 years £950.00 in total which is advertised on this site. Personaly i would advice you to go for the 3.6 diesel. over the 2.7, the power is so much better and the fuel economy more or less the same cos the 3.6 does not have to work as hard. Were i have bought mine from bolton in lancashire, he had a mint Range Rover sport 2006 56 2.7 V6 TD HSE in java black,side steps, privacy glass super charger grill etc with 43.000 miles on the clock priced at £26950. The dealer was quite decent with me and gave me a much better price for my car than anyone else. if you are interested i will pass his number on to you, He had a couple more comeing in 06 2.7 HSE privacy glass 50.000 miles £24950 and a 06 2.7 HSE FSH 50.000 miles £24950 cheers and good hunting.  RANGE ROVER 3.6 TD V8 HSE ZERMATT SILVER BLACK LEATHER. AC COBRA 5.7 V8.................. LIVE FOR TODAY COS TOMORROW MAY NEVER ARRIVE,,,,

Welcome to both Aitchtee & Rangrov

As the others have said, All cars have issues but I don't think the RRS is any worse than others. At the end of the day I am now on my 2nd despite having a few issues with my 1st one. Both cars were purchased new and I still love the RRS. IMHO the good outweighs the bad. Remember Forums like this will always "concentrate" the effect of problems making a fault seem more common than maybe it really is. 2013 Discovery HSE Luxury - 3.0 SDV6 - Santorini Black
2013 Evoque 5 Door Pure Tech SD4 - Orkney Grey with Panoramic Roof (Mrs E's new baby)

GONE - RRS - 3.0 TDV6 HSE - Santorini (2010)
GONE - RRS - 2.7 TDV6 HSE - Java Black (2007)
GONE - Porsche Boxster S - 3.2 - Black

if it helps, I have had mine 3 years come October. The car was 3 months old when I bought her so she is 3 years old to the week. Other than a couple of minor niggles - always sorted with courtesy, speed and efficiency by the dealers, mine is perfect. I have now taken one of Kam's extended warranty deals and I love the car as much now as I did when I bought her. Before you buy, check out black with Alpaca leather - it's lovely (IMHO) lol  If you see a bandwagon - it's too late.....

Java Black HSE TDV6 O7, alpaca, FF sunroof, adaptive Xenon headlights, SC grill, black privacy glass, clear indicators, tow-pack, colour-coded all black.Gone, but forever in my memory. Until my new one comes...
In the stables:Mercedes CLK 230K Cab W208; BMW 318d; VW Golf (LHD) 1.6 SE in Spain:New RRS to come soon...

The RRS is just a fantastic vehicle - enjoy!! You will be very happy  CURRENT: 3.0TDV6 HSE Stornoway Grey, Privacy Glass, Rear DVDs, Extended Leather

go for it you wont regret it

mine is 3 years old on the 12th october and i have ordered a new one for delivery at the end of september so number 2 is on the way.

if i didnt like the 1st one i would not have ordered another one  16 model year yulong white autobiography
Bentley continental GTC
2011 VW Transporter T5 Kombi 140BHP with sport line kit for work

15 model year black RRS HSE gone
11MY Fuji White 3.0 TDV6 HSE
Ivory premium leather
Ebony contrast stitching
Extended leather pack
Anigra Wood now gone


08MY Range Rover Sport TDV6 GONE

Hi Aitchtee ,
Just got back from a 2K mile round trip to St.Tropez,loved every minute of the drive down back and during.
Don't think the w****r in his brand new Bentley was too impressed when I refused to let him carve me up and he ended up gunning it into and around a very tight bend though,didn't half sound nice when he floored it
How many cars could carry 5 people and lots of luggage a thousand miles in complete comfort on a 2 stop strategy,average over 30 mpg and 55mph.
I would wait for your 1st colour choice,I wanted black paint and Ivory leather and cut my nose off to spite my face and ended up with grey regretted it ever since and will be getting what I really wanted next year all being well.
ATB
Chris MY2011 HSE Santorini/Ivory/Piano Black/Privacy Glass/TV .Sadly gone.
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Last edited by ChrisP on Tue Aug 03 2010 10:27am. Edited 1 time in total

To all those of you considering a used RRS service history is absolutely essential with any used Land Rover not just RRS. With RRS TDv8 there are less engine issues but you have the added complication of some very complex hydraulic antiroll bars that, while they do wonders for the high speed drive, do wear out suspension bushes a lot quicker than on the other cars. Two things for sure though - there are many many used RRSs out there looking for homes, DON'T buy the first one you see, try a few, there are other colours than black as well! Secondly if you can afford a little extra the TDv8 is more rewarding to drive, the fuel economy is good when you don't try to out-hot hatch a hot hatch ( remember this is a 2.8 tonne car you can give a GTi a nasty fright but they will always get the better of you!) if you drive sensibly then both cars can achieve >30mpg - yesterday I drive my TDV8 from Central Scotland to Central London and averaged 31.2mpg and 63mph over the entire trip - that's Stirling to London on 3/4 of a tank of diesel. Tdv6 has to work harder but can get the same. 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
2018 Melting Silver Mini Countryman PHEV - soon to be replaced
2015MY Corris Grey SDv6 HSE Dynamic, the best car I have ever owned, totally reliable only a cou0le of rattles in 3 years, now no longer in my care
Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

Hi Tim,
I think those figures highlight how good the V8 is in comparison when I couldn't get any better economy than you,albeit it 5 up with luggage. MY2011 HSE Santorini/Ivory/Piano Black/Privacy Glass/TV .Sadly gone.
Audi A5 Sportback Black Edition 3.0 tdi quattro S Line

aitchtee wrote:

Hello all ! Just joined the forum as a new member. Currently own a BMW X5 but lusting after a Range Rover Sport. Have in mind a 2006 2.7 TDV6 HSE - fabulous car, driven it and fallen in love! I probably won't do any off-roading, but its a great car!
However, I'm a bit concerned about reports in the press, TV, etc, about the reliability of RR Sports and Land Rover in general.
So before I part with my dosh and my Beamer, any useful advice regarding reliability of these fabulous cars would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you all.

ChrisP wrote:

I would wait for your 1st colour choice,I wanted black paint and Ivory leather and cut my nose off to spite my face and ended up with grey regretted it ever since and will be getting what I really wanted next year all being well.
ATB
Chris

Jonny,
I would really like a black V8 but the only way i could afford that tax wise would be to go for about a 2 year old one and own it myself,when I get nearer the date for mine going back I'll ask for some advice on how best to do that tax wise but I think I will have to end up having the new V6 on contact hire again unless someone has got a very tax efficient (and completely legal) alernative suggestion. MY2011 HSE Santorini/Ivory/Piano Black/Privacy Glass/TV .Sadly gone.
Audi A5 Sportback Black Edition 3.0 tdi quattro S Line